Michigan reported the first two U.S. deaths linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, with both victims having underlying health conditions, according to state officials.
The number of reported cases continues to climb, surpassing 11,000 as health officials monitor the spread.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac spoke about the first deaths linked to the outbreak with Herb Scribner from Axios.
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Health officials released several recommendations to reduce the possibility of being exposed to the illness.
For lettuce and salad greens:
Purchase whole heads: Buy whole heads of lettuce rather than pre-washed, bagged lettuce or pre-mixed salad kits.
Discard outer layers: Before preparation, throw away the outer two to three layers of leaves.
Wash inner leaves: Thoroughly wash the remaining inner leaves under clean running water.
Prioritize cooking: For any greens that can be cooked, cooking to a temperature of at least 158 F (70 C) is the safest option, as the parasite is resistant to routine chemical disinfection and washing alone cannot guarantee its removal.
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